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Written question asked by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour) on Monday, 20 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 August 2026. It was answered by Baroness Merron (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 September 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Health Data Research Service

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to allow patients to object to their personal data being processed by the Health Data Research Service.

Answer

National Health Service data held in the Health Data Research Service will be subject to the National Data Opt-out, in line with national opt-out policy, and the right to object to data being processed under the UK General Data Protection Regulation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2336
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Personal records Health Data Research Service
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk